Discover Sea Kayaking (2 Day)

Introduction Level - 2 days | Prices from £235.00

This course venue will be dependant on the weather conditions, however it should provide the paddler with experience of paddling a local section of coastline. In addition to this the course will focus on tidal planning, seamanship and weather forecasting, safety and rescue, as well as of course developing your ability to paddle a sea kayak. At the end of the two days you should be aware of how to plan and paddle your own trips and getting out sea kayaking.

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Dates & Prices

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23/03/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

20/04/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

25/05/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

01/06/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

08/06/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

06/07/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

20/07/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

17/08/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

14/09/19

Cost (with accommodation): £285.00

Cost (no accommodation): £235.00

Is It For Me?

This course is aimed at anybody who is keen to develop the skills to kayak on the sea. To get the most out of this course then you should be water confident, but there is no requirement to have been in a kayak before. As part of the learning process getting wet and capsizing is possible, so come prepared for getting wet as well as a lot of fun and learning. If you want two days with plenty of opportunity to learn to paddle a sea kayak as well as the skills to safely plan and paddle your own future sea trips, then this is the course for you.

Course Aims

This course venue will be dependant on the weather conditions; however it should provide the paddler with experience of paddling a local section of coastline. In addition to this the course will focus on tidal planning, seamanship and weather forecasting, safety and rescue, as well as of course developing your ability to paddle a sea kayak. At the end of the two days you should be aware of how to plan and paddle your own trips and getting out sea kayaking.

Course Content

You will usually be in a group of no more than six with one instructor, often 2 instructors and a group of 10 people. Meeting your instructor on the first morning provides an opportunity to discuss people’s experience and aspirations, which along with the weather forecast will enable us to plan the day’s activity with you.

The first day will often start in our indoor kayak pool to look at capsize drills and gain confidence in the kayaks. We then sort out any equipment you need to borrow from us and head to Loch Morlich to introduce some personal paddling skills and coaching and practicing some rescue procedures.

Once off the water and fuelled with tea and cakes, we will introduce some tidal planning. This will help prepare for the next day when we will head to a section of the Moray coast. This will allow us to do a day journey, and continue to develop your paddling skills en-route. On the course we are able to supply all the maps, charts, pilots and other tidal planning resources you may need. If you have your own though, feel free to bring them along.

In addition to this you will benefit from your instructors wealth of knowledge of additional sea kayaking venues around the UK, and more than likely the rest of the world. Stories will be told and hopefully you will leave inspired and with knowledge to confidently take your paddling to other parts of the UK and beyond.

What Will I Need?

Glenmore Lodge has a large and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. You are welcome to use your own equipment and pick and choose odd items from the store. Your instructor will want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity.

If you are thinking about buying equipment but are not too sure what to get we would advise you to come and try our equipment and then make your purchases after the course. We have a range of most equipment items you can try during the course and there is advice on hand from other students as well as the staff.

We have a range of some of the latest sea kayaks including models from P&H, Valley, North Shore & Tiderace.

Our paddling clothing is from PeakUK which we will tailor to your discipline.

Our sea kayak paddles are all Werner and Lendal and come in an assortment of sizes.

We want our customers to easily know what their course will cost, up front and in the open. Accommodation on the night before and the nights during your course, pick up from the train station (Friday and Sunday evenings only), breakfast, lunch, cake break and dinner are all included. All transportation on the course, centre facilities & any equipment you borrow are also part of the package.

Course Pre-Requisites

I had never been in a sea kayak before so was surprised how much I learnt and could put into practice in 2 days training.

Les HoulkerReviewed on 26/07/2016

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Excellent course, accommodation & location.

Pete BarberReviewed on 28/05/2016

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Caroline LangdonReviewed on 24/05/2016

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The course was brilliant, it was good to try something new and the instructors made me feel less anxious about trying new things. The other people on the course were supportive and we all helped each other.

The food was very good and in good quantity. As a vegetarian the choices available to me were also really good. Meals were a definite highlight.

Jenny MissenReviewed on 24/09/2015

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Excellent instruction, facilities & food.

Paul McCullochReviewed on 22/09/2015

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Claire LarravideReviewed on 17/08/2015

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I came to Glenmore with my partner to do sea kayaking intro. We had a fantastic weekend from start to finish. Top class facility with very friendly staff. Graham and Peter were our instructors,they were both very good at delivering the course to all the different abilities of people within our group.

We will both be back to build on our new skills very soon and look forward to coming back to Glenmore and being looked after so well.

Regards Kim.Niddrie

Kim NiddrieReviewed on 21/07/2015

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Excellent course well lead

richard knowlesReviewed on 21/05/2015

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Graeme and Peter were excellent - clearly very experienced and able to give all 10 participants what they wanted and needed. Initial discussion followed by the pool session settles a lot of anxieties and allowed everyone to get the most from their course. The fact we could not get on the sea because of weather in no way detracted, rather I think it enhanced the training for everyone. Great fun!

Clark DreghornReviewed on 19/05/2015

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Thankyou for a great weekend. We were very impressed with our instructors, the way they tailored course to our needs and adapted things to suit weather conditions. We definitely feel more confident now. It was a shame time was short for theory session but otherwise excellent.

Malcolm AllanReviewed on 19/05/2015

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What’s included on your course

Instruction

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Shuttle bus to Glenmore Lodge (departs Aviemore station 5:20pm on Friday and Sundays)

Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day

In-course transport

What’s included if you choose the residential option – As above PLUS

Bed in shared en-suite room – available from 3pm on day before your course starts *

(Single rooms may be available for a supplementary charge, please ask at reception when you arrive)

Breakfast

Dinner for each course day (except one day and back-to-back courses)

Use of the facilities at Glenmore Lodge

Linen is provided along with a towel, you may wish to bring an extra towel if you would like to use the facilities or are on a paddlesport course

Arriving at Glenmore Lodge

Your first inclusive meal is breakfast (7:45 -8:30am) An evening meal is not provided on your arrival night, but bar meals are available in our Lochain bar 5pm to 9pm (5-7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Packed lunches are collected at breakfast

On Mondays and Saturdays only there will be a 10 minute welcome talk at 8.15am, on other days you will meet your instructor at 9am. The daily programme of your course will be discussed with your instructor when you first meet, taking into account aspirations and prevailing weather conditions

On your last day

Check out time is 10am on the final day of your booking, we have changing areas, showers and left luggage facilities on site

All courses will finish by 5pm

On Fridays and Sundays we offer a drop off to Aviemore station, leaving Glenmore Lodge at 5pm, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to book this service

Can't find exactly what you are looking for?

Design your own course

We are happy to create it for you. You can hire one of our instructors or guides from as little as £280 a day, including any equipment. If you’re a group, all of our courses are available on a date that suits you or if you would prefer we can tailor a course to your requirements. Simply give us a call to discuss your requirements.